equi·lib·ri·um /ˌikwəˈlɪbriəm, ˌɛkwə-/
 平衡,均衡,均勢


 equi·lib·ri·um /ˌɪkwəˈlɪbrɪəm, ˌɛkwə-/ 名詞
 平衡,飽和,長期平衡


 equilibrium
 均衡


 equilibrium
 準均衡


 equilibrium
 平衡


 E·qui·lib·ri·um n.; pl. E. Equilibriums L. Equilibria
 1. Equality of weight or force; an equipoise or a state of rest produced by the mutual counteraction of two or more forces.
 2. A level position; a just poise or balance in respect to an object, so that it remains firm; equipoise; as, to preserve the equilibrium of the body.
    Health consists in the equilibrium between those two powers.   --Arbuthnot.
 3. A balancing of the mind between motives or reasons, with consequent indecision and doubt.
 Equilibrium valve Steam Engine, a balanced valve. See under Valve.

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 equilibrium
      n 1: a chemical reaction and its reverse proceed at equal rates
           [syn: chemical equilibrium]
      2: a stable situation in which forces cancel one another [ant:
         disequilibrium]
      3: equality of distribution [syn: balance, equipoise, counterbalance]
      4: a sensory system located in structures of the inner ear that
         registers the orientation of the head [syn: {labyrinthine
         sense, vestibular sense, sense of balance, {sense of
         equilibrium]
      [also: equilibria (pl)]